Zaklodzie meteorite, Stony-iron meteorite in Zaklodzie, Poland
The Zaklodzie meteorite is a stony-iron specimen discovered in Poland that represents a rare type of extraterrestrial material. Its interior reveals a blend of silicate minerals and metallic iron that formed under extreme conditions in space.
The meteorite was discovered in 1998 during fieldwork near Zaklodzie in the Lublin region of Poland. A possible fireball sighting from 1897 in the area may connect to when this object originally fell to Earth.
The meteorite location connects to a potential fireball sighting from April 21, 1897, which aligns with its weathering patterns.
The specimen is housed in scientific institutions and requires arrangements to view. Contact local museums or research centers in the Lublin region for information about accessing this collection piece.
This meteorite serves as the reference location for discovering two rare minerals: browneite and buseckite. Scientists continue to study and debate its exact classification within the meteorite system.
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